More than 50,000 households across Scotland have received energy efficiency support through the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme since its launch in 2015.
The milestone was confirmed on 16th of February 2026 as the Scottish Government marked over a decade of investment aimed at tackling fuel poverty and improving home heating.
Warmer Homes Scotland provides insulation and heating improvements to households living in, or at risk of, fuel poverty, helping to make homes warmer and more affordable to heat.
Around £400 million has been invested in the scheme to date, which is delivered by Warmworks on behalf of the Scottish Government.
To mark the occasion, First Minister John Swinney met customer Sandra Owen, who received electric storage heaters through the programme to improve the energy efficiency of her home.
The First Minister said:
“Warmer Homes Scotland is central to delivering my priorities for Scotland, helping people with the cost of living and tackling poverty, by providing support to make homes warmer and more affordable to heat.
“The scheme has been hugely successful, having now supported more than 50,000 households around the country, helping reduce fuel bills and ensuring households can benefit from the necessary transition to net zero.
“It is just one example of how my government is delivering for the people of Scotland and helping them keep more money in their pockets.
“In our budget we are allocating over £330 million to a range of initiatives, including Warmer Homes Scotland, to help everyone install clean heat and energy efficiency measures in their homes and buildings.”
Nicola Mcleod, Warmworks Managing Director, Scotland Division, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be marking this milestone today and celebrating what the scheme has delivered for households across the country with the support of our team, our supply chain and partners.
“That’s 50,000 people and families who are now living in warmer, healthier homes and worrying less about their fuel bills.
“Those savings will go a long way in helping so many people in their daily lives, but with so many homes still struggling to stay affordably warm, we know there is a huge amount more still to be done.
“We’re committed to working alongside the Scottish Government to ensure that Warmer Homes Scotland continues to support as many households as possible and is able to extend its proven, lasting impact on people and communities across the country.”
The Scottish Government said more than £330 million has been allocated in the current budget to a range of clean heat and energy efficiency initiatives, including the national fuel poverty scheme.
